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Office of Sustainability

Working to improve quality of life in Philadelphia by providing environmental, equity, economic, and health benefits for all.

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Office of Sustainability

What we do

The Office of Sustainability (OOS) works with partners around the city to improve quality of life in all Philadelphia neighborhoods. We work to:

  • Advance environmental justice.
  • Progress Philadelphia’s climate and energy goals.
  • Prepare the city for a hotter and wetter future.

OOS is made up of four divisions that carry out our programs, policies, and strategies.

  • Climate Resilience
  • Energy and Climate Solutions
  • Environmental Justice
  • Policy and Strategic Initiatives

For more on what we do, read about our divisions.

Connect

Address
One Parkway Building
1515 Arch St., 13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email sustainability@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 686-3495
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Resources

Anti-Discrimination Policy and complaint process
Learn more about the Office of Sustainability's Anti-Discrimination Policy and how to file a complaint about discrimination.
Ordinances and regulations
Find ordinances and regulations related to the Office of Sustainability and other citywide environmental efforts.
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Programs

The One City Plaza building.

Building Energy Programs

Cutting energy and water waste in the city’s largest buildings by auditing energy data and improving building systems.

Eastwick: From Recovery to Resilience

Building a climate-resilient future in one of Philadelphia's most flood-prone neighborhoods.

Philly Streetlight Improvement Project

Converting Philadelphia's streetlights to a network of efficient, longer-lasting LED lights.
A plastic bag stuck on a tree branch

Plastic bag ban

Reducing single-use plastic waste and improving the environmental quality and cleanliness of our city.

Flood Management Program

Working across agencies to ensure the safety of Philadelphians by managing flood risks and adapting to a changing climate.
A family walking on the sidewalk on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, surrounded by green trees.

Climate Services and Resilience Planning

Coordinating a citywide process to update our climate resilience plan using science, data, and inclusive community engagement.

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